The history of Lamborghini begins with a contentious feud between Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari one fateful day, but the story of the iconic Italian sports car company begins a bit further back in history.

Ferruccio Lamborghini knew the ins and outs of vehicles well. He earned a reputation as a superior mechanic while stationed in Rhodes island during World War Two, serving as a mechanic for the Italian Royal Air Force. With limited parts, he was forced to improvise often and developed his ability to create.